WASHINGTON, D.C. February 13, 2013 -- In this evening's State of the Union
address, President Obama recognized yet again the impact that America's
huge natural gas supply is having on our country. The President said "We
produce more natural gas than ever before' and "the natural gas boom has
led to ... greater energy independence." To help accelerate that shift
toward energy independence, the President said that "tonight, I propose we
use some of our oil and gas revenues to fund an Energy Security Trust that
will drive new research and technology to shift our cars and trucks off oil
for good."

"This would be a welcomed step," said Richard Kolodziej, president of
NGVAmerica. "Through more research and development, natural gas vehicles
will get even more efficient, more cost-effective and cleaner. However, we
don't have to wait for the results of new research and new technology.
Efficient, cost-effective and clean natural gas vehicles are available
today. American-made vehicles, using natural gas produced right here,
already are displacing significant volumes of foreign oil. The use of
natural gas vehicles in light-duty, medium-duty and heavy-duty applications
is rapidly growing today. We have been encouraged by the President's past
statements in support of natural gas vehicles. With supportive government
policies, natural gas vehicle use could grow even faster - accelerating the
reduction in our dependence on foreign oil, which would help keep more
money and jobs, currently sent out of the country, right here at home."

NGVAmerica is a national organization dedicated to the development of a
growing, profitable, and sustainable market for vehicles powered by natural
gas or biomethane. NGVAmerica represents more than 190 companies,
environmental groups, and government organizations interested in the
promotion and use of natural gas and biomethane as transportation fuels.
Our member companies are those that produce, distribute, and market natural
gas and biomethane across the country; manufacture and service natural gas
vehicles, engines, and equipment; and operate fleets powered by
clean-burning gaseous fuels. For more information about NGVAmerica, visit
our website at www.ngvamerica.org.